Randomized trial of a meditation-based stress reduction program and cognitive behavior therapy in generalized social anxiety disorder.

Study at a glance

Characteristics	Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed
Population	Individuals with generalized social anxiety disorder
Interventions	Meditation-based stress reduction program Cognitive behavior therapy
Topics	Anxiety Meditation
Key findings	Both meditation-based stress reduction and CBT produced significant improvements in social anxiety symptoms, with no significant difference between treatments, suggesting the meditation program is an effective alternative.

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